Medicare
News, insights and expert analysis on medicare from the team at Kiplinger.
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How a Roth Conversion Can Spare You From Medicare’s IRMAA and Taxes
If you've been a good saver and face large required minimum distributions (RMDs), then you need to plan for how to head off or limit higher Medicare premiums.
By Joe F. Schmitz Jr., CFP®, ChFC® Published
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Medicare Recipients Can Now Use Amazon Pharmacy's RxPass
Amazon has changed its $5 RxPass prescription service to include Medicare beneficiaries — but you’ll still need an Amazon Prime membership.
By Charlotte Gorbold Published
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Medicare Upgrades Could Disqualify Your Private Plan
If you're delayed taking Medicare because you have employer coverage, changes ahead may disqualify your plan.
By Elaine Silvestrini Last updated
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International Travel with Medications: Know Before You Go
When you travel with medications abroad, good planning can help avoid getting your prescriptions confiscated — or worse. Here's how to stay on the right side of the law.
By Donna LeValley Published
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Before Doing a Roth Conversion, Evaluate These Three Thresholds
To avoid getting flattened by higher taxes or Medicare premiums related to Roth conversions, make sure you look both ways on your tax rates.
By Evan T. Beach, CFP®, AWMA® Published
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Five Ways to Fund Medicare Part A
The Tax Letter Higher taxes can help stave off the projected 2036 insolvency of Medicare's Hospital Insurance trust fund.
By Joy Taylor Published
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8 Things You Must Know About Medicare's Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amount (IRMAA) Surcharges
Medicare Here's what you need to know about who gets charged and why, as well as when the fees can be waived.
By Rachel L. Sheedy Last updated
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These Are the Key Decisions You Need to Make for Retirement
These important issues are all connected and can affect your taxes, likely setting them at a certain level for the rest of your retirement.
By Erik Bowman, RICP, NSSA Published
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Medicare Tax: Five Things Every Worker Needs to Know
Payroll Taxes It's important to know how Medicare tax works.
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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